Kat's Tumblr She Might Be Using Again

Trans lesbian, possible amphibian

[helenamite]

I hope i did this right and its up to standard building code or something like that. im new but this is me.,. or something. I wanted something that leaned into the alien side a bit also i can only draw furries so yeah you get a kinda loosely anthro affini some highlights: I prefer injecting xenodrugs directly via fangs because it helps me bond with my floret. I use my long antenna vines to lift my floret, too. In this theyre kept rather far but i usually keep them much closer.

[slime-gender-selkie]

[sheepwavehdg]

reflecting on the last year in hdg, its really amazing what has been created. like, this is without any question the best the setting has ever been. just trying to come up with a comprehensive list of my favorites from among stuff that came out since last december is an impossible task, so I'm not even going to try. maybe ill make a massive list of my favorites from this year. I couldn't possibly do a writeup for all of them.

1000 stories in one year. its insane, its beautiful, its wonderful, its a little terrifying. The range of tones this shared world can express just keeps growing, and it didnt come at the cost of anything. there is more of every niche than ever before.

It's inevitable of course, that since the median hdg fic was released within the last 14 months, that the vast majority of the BEST of the setting has come out this year compared to every other.

I think my favorite thing about whats happened is that this explosion of creativity means that so many of my favorites this year, like Personhood, Hypogeal, Sunk Cost and why it's a Fallacy, A Prince And His Lillies, No Fate But What They Make, and Independent Establishment, were all from relative newcomers, and in many cases the author's first ever story.

So many creative creative projects like this become bogged down in entrenched and enfranchised oldheads (like me, god, i count as an oldhead now, how terrifying) but HDG has truly shown it relies on no one. The thing that binds the setting together is not the clout of individuals but a shared love of storytelling in a world constructed piecemeal from literally hundreds of hands who have contributed in many ways, big and small. And ain't that just fitting of the affini compact itself?

Every single person(and pet) who took a peice of themselves and did the terrifying thing of hitting post on ao3 did something amazing, and everyone part of this beautiful living thing should be proud of what we have created. it makes me so happy and proud to be part of the most vibrant writing community ive ever seen, and here's to 2026 being even better.

[transsalamander]

Even if it took me a minute to engage more directly with the community (after a number of false starts lol), I guess I'm an HDG oldhead now too, and I couldn't agree more with Sheep here. This setting and its community are so special and I'm so thankful for it and everyone who I've befriended through it. It's been truly healing as an artist to have that spark re-lit within me.

And yeah, this year in particular has been unbelievably stellar. I can't wait to see what's to come <3

[pyxxiestyxx]

Floret Slumber Parties

Excitedly inviting waaaaay too many friends. Vibrating with energy as the Yes's roll in (from their Owners). Waking up the day of, sprinting around the Hab as you rapidly compile everything you could even guess might be needed.

Blankets, extra pet beds, a small (and climbable!) mountain of snacks, xenodrugs in every shape and size and delivery method, allllll your cuddliest plushies.

Needing to be put on an extra dose of E's as it gets closer, if only so you don't attempt to bolt out the door and drag each guest there one by one.

Finally having them show up (most of them dropped off by their Owners with cute little backpacks of their things!), excitedly hugging them and kissing a few.

Your Owner giving each one a lovely welcome with their favorite snack already made for them, joining the slowly growing pile of friends and florets in the living room.

Shotgunning a dose of Class-A and kissing it into the feral friend who is still getting broken (it's only a matter of time for them, really; you saw the way they bit their lip and blushed).

Your Owner snuggling up behind you while you all watch movies together (you all wear special glasses, that allow you to see the version of the movie that fits your specific Owner's floret-cut rules, or lack thereof).

Playing hide and seek before bedtime, giggling as you squeeze under the bed with four other florets (you're all caught within minutes, but only because of the noise you all started to make.)

Getting snuggled and tucked in with everyone, where your Owner can then give you all special Class-Z's so everyone has a nice comfortable and deep sleep together...in about 30 minutes. Obviously She is going to let you all whisper in the dark and giggle for a while, first; She's perfect like that.

Waking up the next day at the same time, to the heavenly smell of breakfast wafting through the air. Helping your Owner cook some of the pancakes while everyone else takes any medicine they need.

Tearfully waving good bye to each and every one of them as their Owners come back to pick them up, and promising you'll have another one very soon (though perhaps you'll have to let someone else host next time; it would be rude to let you have all the fun!)

[curated-hdg]

Only In Dreams by TransSalamander

Published: December 2024

34k words; 6 chapters to date

Ace-Friendly: Not particularly - sex is involved, although it's hardly the core of the story

Noteworthy tags: Mind Fuckery, Minds Aren't The Only Things Getting Fucked, Horse Cock (Of Course Cock)

Seven Terrans are trapped with an Affini on a small ship that can either keep the Affini contained, or go to hyperspace, but not both. Can they make it back to the Free Terran rebel fleet before they all end up domesticated? And what are these strange visions each of them keep having? A story of... Dreams & Desires Love & Lust Mind & Memory Time & Space Fate & Inevitability Music & Monsters Rain & Rebirth The destination may be certain, but the journey is anything but. Are you watching closely?

My biggest problem in writing this review is that Only In Dreams is a mystery story with a lot of moving parts, not all of which have been meaningfully resolved. So I'm not entirely sure how to talk about it without spoiling things, and also I'm not sure that things I'd spoiler aren't also planned to be mindfuck rugpulls further down the line. If I'm right, I'm spoiling an incredible story; if I'm wrong, I look very silly.

So let me just start by explaining the hook. The Terran rebellion, two years after the signing of the Terran Domestication Treaty, is running on fumes, but they appear to have invented a revolutionary Affini Containment Field, and equipped one of their most high-tech ships with it. A tiny handful of rebels barely escape on that ship at the last moment, with an unfortunate stowaway - a reblooming affini core. The ship can either keep their captive contained, or it can run the hyperdrive, and that was a decision that had to be made quickly. While the ship was still in hyperspace.

So... That's the hook. And it is one hell of a hook, make no mistake, but it barely does justice to the insanity to come.

The most recent chapter released, chapter 6, is what clinched it for me that, as little as I feel comfortable sharing in this review, I had to recommend this one. I state with no exaggeration that the most recent chapter of this book made me yearn for a type of extreme total power exchange that I absolutely should not have. Like, seriously, chapter 6 on its own could be released as a full story and it would be one of the hottest one-shots I've seen since Checkup at the Lucerne Clinic. But the way it ties into the rest of the story is just... peak.

(Also I might be a sucker for a good horseplock.)

[transsalamander]

Say, I wrote this one!

Holy shit I had several friends message me that my silly little story got posted here. I'm really glad people are enjoying it! Thank you so much! More to come, friends! 💕

[raeisteria]

"She wanted so badly to just get back to secretary mode, to that place where she could simply do her job without having to think" - Freedom's Ember by @kanagenwrites

[sheepwavehdg]

Fanart of Moonflower from @astraction 's Hypogeal, which you should go read right the fuck now.

[pyxxiestyxx]

Anyone else Experiencing This?

[POSTED 19:23 10//11//2556 at Reese Mathers' hab, Office room]

When the Compact came, I expected a lot of things to change. Which, hell yes! No more capitalism bullshit! No more working (unless I wanted to, which I definitely fucking did not)! No more incompetent doctors who don't know how my body works!

...that said, I didn't quite...anticipate exactly how many things became "another excuse for the affini to dote on you, pet you, or attempt to domesticate you".

No, like, really. You do not understand exactly how many things fit into this category now. Going to the grocery store? Nah bitch, they made the shelves super tall so every plant around you can "help", and also I think they added hypnotic suggestions into the music to encourage you to race your cart down the aisles so you have a meet cute "accidentally run into an affini and knock all your shit onto the ground", moment.

Go to the gym? Ha! Yeah, no. You walk in and half the treadmills have been replaced with oversized yoga mats and a ton of Affini who would love to help you stretch. Don't even get me started on the lifting equipment (heavy weighted plushies (or florets) next to dumbbells).

Wanted to pop over to the coffee shop to chat with the cute barista floret? Hope you're ready for a (strangely familiar) affini to meet you at the door with your exact order, and then you're stuck in an (admittedly quite lovely) date where you realize a few things about your sexuality or gender or religion or fuckin...I don't know, your porn preferences? And then she gets the place to play some weird hypnotic song with subliminals and disinhibitors and...fuck!

Like, I get it. I'm cute, I'm funny, I have soft squeezable skin and a nice ass, and sometimes I moan a little by accident when I brush up against a vine. Of course I'm going to get a few encounters, right? Like...every now and again. A normal amount.

But I've fucking run into Miss Pryllia like twelve times this week! And half of those were on A DIFFERENT SHIP!

Seriously, I think she's following me, y'all. Does anyone have any suggestions?

[POSTED 02:23 11//11//2556 at Eleni Pryllia, Sixth Bloom's hab, Reese Pryllia, Fourth Floret's playroom]

Please, she showed up at my fucking DOOR a few minutes ago. Not my front door.

My bedroom door.

She's still here.

I told her I needed a few minutes to get dressed for privacy, but she's just SITTING ON MY COUCH.

And she

she took my fucking bedroom door with her.

I don't know what the fuck to DO

...

oh

oh stars, she's humming that song from the coffee shop...

I...oh...

Yes, Miss. I'll be...i'll be right over.

[hdg-lorets]

ADVICE FOR FERAL FLORETS THAT MAY SEE THIS:

Push ALL your weed’s cups off the countertop, they HATE it! My affini is always like “Nooooo!” and tries to stop me but she never gets there in time >w<

Now all I gotta do is figure out how to unlock the treat cupboard again >:3

Welcome and welcome back one and all to 'Your Feral and You'.

Please, have a seat next to my darling Alice- she won't bite...well, unless you ask me for permission first, and even then only once the class is over~!

Oh, and do thank your Owner for letting me borrow you for my class; it's so very useful for ensuring first-time Owners feel confident with their floret, and the best way to learn is through experience, I've found.

Now then class, we have an exciting lesson planned for you today! As you can see, we have a rambunctious little floret who seems to be acting in distress! I mean, knocking over cups? Disobeying their Owner? Whatever is the matter?

But let's take a step back for a second, shall we?

Has anyone here heard someone call a floret or an independent a 'wildflower'? Or perhaps seen a floret who loves their Owner ever so much, but can't seem to help getting in trouble? Perhaps even engaging in a 'big rebellion'?

There is a saying that goes, 'There are as many ways to be a floret as there are florets'. There are therefore some sophonts who prefer to be a little bit...oh, Alice, what was that phrase you used to describe 25 last week?

...a 'dumbass little gremlin', yes.

Some sophonts, in order to be their very best self, need to get into mischief every now and again. And while the reasons for it are being debated amongst experts in the matter, it is clear that even in an implanted sophont there is often wiggle room for shenanigans, skulduggery, and even bratting.

Now, please remember, class- this behavior is often a cry for assurance in disguise~ many sophonts, consciously or not, feel the need to act out for attention to make sure they are put in their place. They need the certainty of knowing that they are Known and Loved and Seen, and this is how they feel most comfortable expressing that. Wildflowers are often not trying to hurt themselves or others, but rather trying to communicate something that is a struggle to put to words.

While this behavior does need a careful eye and plenty of communication and understanding, it is also an opportunity for an Affini to enjoy the moment, as well~ after all, they are so graciously offering to be punished. And please, don't be afraid to fully savor it, either- they are so often hoping that you will, even if they will never admit it~

Now then: While I quickly go and have a private little chat with this adorable floret and their Owner, Alice will be available for anyone who wishes to practice working with wildflowers. She promised me in triplicate that she wouldn't immediately submit this time, so do hold her to that, dears. And if this little one is up for it after our meeting, they may help out as well!

- Vera Aconita, Fourth Bloom

[pyxxiestyxx]

Teehee c:

[shana-reviews-tmblr]

The Devils in the Details

How these 4 characters may each embody aspects of The Devil we know.

So, we know that Hazbin Hotel has its own spin on "The Devil" that guy called Lucifer who rose up against Heaven because he didn't like the idea of serving humanity because God said we're the special ones.

Only instead of that, Hazbin Hotel gave us a Lucifer who, while not malicious, is more of a goofball father who, as far as S1 showed, made a mistake with wanting to help humanity, but instead broke everything.

SO, if Lucifer is the devil, he doesn't seem like a very Devilish character and as such, Hellaverse lacks any traces of the actual Devil, right?

One of the beautiful things about Hazbin Hotel is that we get not one, but a variety of different takes on "The Devil".

Regardless if you believe in the religious aspects of the devil or the many songs, folktales where the devil is involved, you are bound to have heard of The Devil in some form and the many things associated with them.

Which are, but not limited to:

-Rebellious figure

-Symbol of Sinful behavior

-Makes Faustian Bargains

-Liar

-King of Hell

Etc.

And we're going to go over Hazbin Hotel's different aspect (and possible candidates) of The Devil Archetype.

We will start with The Big Boss of Hell himself:

Lucifer Morningstar

Contrary to "Biblically Accurate Lucifer" or the many portrayals he tends to have in media.

Lucifer Morningstar is "The Devil" in literal NAME ONLY.

Nothing of Hazbin Hotel's take on Lucifer (as of this writing) shows any signs of the one most are familiar with.

Lucifer, at most, is portrayed as a well-meaning, but ultimately naïve free thinker who thought he was helping humans when he would unknowingly doom them.

While there are some signs that he was going to be more "devilish" or sinister from the Pilot,

it's clear those aspects have been downplayed or expunged in favor of making Lucifer a more sympathetic and likable character as he helps his daughter, Charlire Morningstar, to make her Hotel work, granted it did take a lot of convincing and he was at first VERY condescending to the idea, but ultimately Lucifer redeemed himself to his daughter and is now working to make a place where Sinners can hopefully find redemption.

For the next entry we come to a character who actually embodies more of the traits we know are connected to the Devil.

Ironically from the first human ever, the self-proclaimed Dick Master:

Adam

Being the first human won't save him from this hellish comparison.

Adam throughout the series as embodied so much evil that it isn't hard to see him as the "Devil" of the series.

Hell may not be filled with a lot of good people, but the fact that Adam never advocated for his descendants to be redeemed was a monstrous trait he showed with a grin.

He is prideful in his self-proclaimed feats and sees himself is above others, quick to thrust his wrath on others who he feels deserve it, has a very lustful outlook on people, acts very greedy with Heaven's benefits and doesn't consider sharing it with those who might show potential redeeming traits, gluttonous with how he is wasteful of his position and even when he eats, and finally envious to a point where he has to compensate by acting like he is better than everyone, the only thing he isn't particularly known for is if he is lazy, unless S2 confirms he was a very lazy father to his kids.

Even his design when masked invokes a devil like design and his favorite music type is Rock which in history has been mocked or decried as "the devil's music" by conservatives.

In these aspects Adam represents the Devil as both a personality and as an aesthetic, albeit an "Angelic"/"Heavenly" devil.

But if there is anyone who could truly embody what the devil is mostly known for throughout the world.

The Trickster, The Deal Maker, The Radio Demon

It's,

Alastor

Alastor has to be the most "Devil" coded character in the series, at least in terms of how the Devil is perceived in folktales and other media, more specifically he's the version of the devil that is known as "Old Scratch".

"Old Scratch" is an alias used primarily in the United States and comes from the old Middle English word "Scrat" for goblin/demon and was used in a literary work called "The Devil and Tom Walker" where in the devil in this version would make deals.

we can also look to Faust as another inspiration for Alastor as in this tale is where the term "Faustian Bargain" comes from as the titular Faust makes a deal with Mephisto to regain his youth as well as power to help people, in exchange for his soul, which sadly doesn't work out as well as he thought it would.

Alastor's coloration is also primarily Red, something that is ALWAYS associated with the devil.

His Deer attributes also give him the horned devil look, albeit Goats tend to be more in line with the Devil as far as animal motifs go.

As an Overlord within the world of Hazbin, Alastor has Deal Making abilities, where in once he strikes a deal with someone, he can own their soul or a favor from them, all to similar to "Old Scratch" and Mephisto.

While we do not know his end goal aside from "cutting his strings" it is clear he is using his position to amass power for himself by collecting souls and holding people to the deals he makes with them, such as Charlie.

He is also rather deceptive, never truly lying, but always blending white truths with lies and being vague on details to lure people into doing what he wants, always wearing a smile on his face to prevent people from guessing what goes on in his mind in an attempt to be in control.

And lastly, we have someone who POTENTIALLY may be a candidate for Hazbin's other "Devil"-ish character.

Lute

Now I'll be upfront and say that Lute is someone i am going into fan theory with this section as there is no evidence at the moment that hints that she is anything remotely like the devil.

however, I see her as a potential candidate for embodying one aspect of the devil that Hazbin Lucifer doesn't have.

The "Biblically Accurate" Devil's trait of Rebellion

Most know of Paradise Lost and how the version of the Devil/Lucifer that is popular is the version where he saw himself as so much better than humanity he refused to listen to God who commanded that Angels would serve humanity, and Lucifer then rebelled thinking they could defeat God while amassing a following of other Angels who rebelled as well.

Now how does this connect to Lute?

Well for starters we know Lute is pretty prideful in herself, her position in heaven, along with the laws they enforce. She is a fanatic to a T.

however, with Adam's death, the anger she now holds onto from her defeat at both Charlie AND Vaggie's hands, and her possibly learning of Pentious's redemption, will cause her to have a crisis.

What do I mean?

Lute has devoted her entire life to Heaven and protecting it from threats, she never questioned, never disobeyed, and was fanatically loyal. to find that a Sinner is now in Heaven after believing it was not possible and going to war over this idea and losing many of her fellow Exorcists and Adam, it's not going to sit well with her, especially if Sera, Lute's superior, tells her to leave Pentious be in an attempt to try and see if Redeemed Sinners are no threat to Heaven, this will cause Lute to become filled with doubt and resentment as she will not be able to handle this change as in her own words to "Lilith" in the S1 finale, it will "rock the foundation of Heaven", or rather the foundation of the Heaven SHE believes in.

and if this continues, doubt in Sera will settle in as Lute will see that someone she viewed highly of and thought had Heaven's best interest, is now opening up to an unknown and, in her mind, possible invasion of Heaven and is putting Heaven, HER idea of Heaven, in danger.

Doubt will lead to Resentment, as she will see that a sinner who fought against her and Adam is now shattering her world view and possibly even being accepted warmly, is something she cannot accept as this "Sinner" is beneath her and now suddenly they ascended and have become someone she has to protect?

NEVER

Not in Lute's eyes

From here things will possibly boil down to

-Lute trying to get Sera demoted and possibly get herself promoted to be above Sera. (so as to ensure Sera can't do anything to protect Pentious)

-turn the souls of Heaven against Pentious by using Red Scare Tactics (basically making Heaven's souls see him as the enemy and make it known he was once a Sinner in hell not unlike how America pushed propaganda to treat anyone who wasn't undyingly loyal to the USA and democracy as a Communist and Russian supporter)

All of this leading to Lute amassing an army of souls/angels who support her views and unknowingly, or perhaps knowingly, will divide Heaven as those who side with her will rebel against Sera and the hosts of Heaven who support Sinners Redemption and those who support Lute and the other hosts of heaven who think Sinners shouldn't be redeemed and keep things as they are.

Possibly leading to a War where Heaven will go down to Hell and eradicate ALL of Hell's denizens; Sins, Hellborn, and Sinners alike.

Thus, Lute will become more accurate to Lucifer's CHARACTER from Paradise Lost

Like this take on Lucifer, Lute:

-Refuses to serve/protect a being she sees as beneath her

-Refuses to obey orders telling her to do so

-Amasses an army of followers who support her views

-Rebels against those who are her superiors in an attempt to overthrow them and establish the order she believes is the right order.

She may become Hazbin Hotel's very own devil in the making.

her wings are shown as black in this shot to possibly foreshadow her coming fall.

Edit: As of now the release of "Gravity" Further pushes this notion.

Lute is so consumed with rage, hatred, and Vengence, that she does not see Peace as an option, saying "anyone who makes Peace is a traitor" and heavily implies she wants to kill Charlie just to get back at Vaggie to make her suffer the way she did and feel helpless as she watches her kill Charlie.

Everything that Lute is saying and singing all shows that she has begun her descent into madness and show just how much she has strayed from what Heaven is supposed to represent, she is less virtuous, and more ego driven, not helped she has a shoulder demon egging her on in the form of Adam's "ghost".

[obliviasart]

I recently did Florashion Week for the HDG community for the second time and had so much fun! For those not in the know, it's basically illustrating characters (mostly florets) from different hdg stories with ✨High Fashion✨ outfits. (Also if you've read none of these but enjoy petplay, queer scifi nonsense, and big hot dommy aliens, you should!)

[raeisteria]

Aiko Irei from Sweet Like Cocoa by @glitchyrobo :)!

[jammatown919]

When fans notice their demon hunting injuries

[yellowsyro]

I have one favorite ship

[glitchyrobo]

Affini & Terran Ship Size Comparison Poster

A poster from your friends at the Nascent Feralism Pollarding Office on the topic of Affini & Terran ship sizes!

Big thanks to @teagan-the-doll for editing and the NFPO icon!

I had a ton of fun with this one =)

Fonts

Headers - Fugaz One Body - Playpen Sans NFPO Logo - Megrim

[sheepwavehdg]

Beyond the Foundations banner art

A huge banner for the HDG Guide, meant to showcase the diversity of the setting beyond the foundational works. the featured stories (which everyone should read) are:

Clover, the place where we can stop running - Harmony Sage, A Part Of Who I Am - lucislibari Eleu, Behind the Veil - Shitpostleft Mo, How A Floret Finds Out - Delcan Elize, Affini Domestication Guide - Witch_Freya Motzie, Guilty Pleasures - pyxxiestyx Rori, Irregular Orbits - rocketmermaid Tsundra, Golden Ladder - ashinbloom Miss Adriss, Courtship - teaganthedoll Alice, Through the Looking Glass - themothcourt & pyxxiestyx Princess, Dog of War - mindcrank Akaiza, Ramifaction - fuckingterrify Tenani, Florets of a Feather - promilie Rosanna, Dancing to Her Rhythms - cadyrocks & 4wheelsword Avernus, Artful Manipulation - skoof_loves_plants Poppy, Sweet Poppy - sheepwave Fawny, Fawned Over - stimulacrum Caladenia A Beast At Bay - raeisteria

[a-blessing-of-ravens]

@transsalamander has the good words and this story very much has the juice, you should read it, its excellent

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

[transsalamander]

Awww you're too sweet! Yeah I forgot to hype this story over here, so, uh... read my ridiculous HDG words if you want!